Landslides occur when rock, soil, and debris move down a slope. Soil and rock fail to bind across the surface of a slope or deep below the surface. They are often unpredictable and may be several metres wide or several hundred metres wide.
Landslides occur when rock, soil, and debris move down a slope. Soil and rock fail to bind across the surface of a slope or deep below the surface. They are often unpredictable. Landslides can be caused by intense rain, an earthquake, construction work, or the nature of the slope and its vegetation cover. A landslide may be several metres wide or several hundred metres wide.
Erosion is a natural process that happens in any active coastal environment. The Otago coastline has cliffs, gravel beaches, and sandy bays that are all susceptible to erosion from the sea and other natural processes. The rate of erosion can be unpredictable and is often increased during storms or high tides.
Check with your local council about whether your home or community is at risk from landslides or coastal erosion.
If you have concerns about landslide risk on your property check for signs such as sticking doors, gaps in frames of windows and doors, or decks and verandahs tilting away from the house. Keep an eye on slopes that are continually saturated.
